QPR vs Leeds: Steve McClaren defends Matt Ingram after his error, while Marcelo Bielsa admits Whites deserved to lose FA Cup clash
Steve McClaren defended goalkeeper Matt Ingram after his error gifted Leeds their goal in QPR’s 2-1 win over the Championship leaders in the FA Cup third round.Jake Bidwell’s second-half header was the difference between the two sides in an entertaining clash at Loftus Road.QPR boss Steve McClaren was delighted with his side’s performance in their FA Cup win against Leeds4
QPR boss Steve McClaren was delighted with his side’s performance in their FA Cup win against Leeds
Rangers led through Aramide Oteh’s penalty, but were immediately pegged back with Aapo Halme tapping home from close range after Ingram flapped at Lewis Baker’s free-kick.When asked by talkSPORT after the game about Ingram’s response to the mistake, McClaren said: Being a goalkeeper is a very lonely business.“We wondered how hed react to that and not just under pressure from the opponent but from the fans and he responded magnificently.“He made one or two crucial saves for us and he did his job.“I said to him that he deserved his chance.“Hes been fantastic in training unbelievable in training.“And apart from one slip he was magnificent again.Aramide Oteh scored Rangers’ first from the penalty spot4
Aramide Oteh scored Rangers’ first from the penalty spot
The result was the first time Rangers had won at this stage of the competition without the need of a replay in 23 years.And the former England boss reiterated that he will continue to respect the competition – one he regards as “very exciting”.He added: “It was a great game of football firstly and a great advert for the FA Cup.“It’s a competition I take very seriously – Steve Gibson at Middlesbrough drummed that into me when I was manager there!“The FA Cup is a very exciting competition and I won’t be taking it lightly.”He continued: “It was a thoroughly deserved win, that was the most pleasing aspect.“We could have scored a few more as well.“I’m so pleased with the lads, they continue to produce the goods.”Jake Bidwell, left, scored QPR’s winner at Loftus Road4
Jake Bidwell, left, scored QPR’s winner at Loftus Road
QPR are under a transfer embargo in this transfer window, and while Idrissa Sylla’s departure opens up the possibility of a player coming in, there are several financial restrictions they’d have to adhere too.McClaren insisted he has no plans to fill that void, as he is happy with the overall strength of his squad.He explained: “I’m really happy with the depth of my squad, I’m not thinking about that.“We’ve got four or five experienced lads out at the moment and we’re coping well, so I’m delighted.“The strength in this team is the dressing room, it’s really magnificent.Marcelo Bielsa says his side got what they deserved against QPR4
Marcelo Bielsa says his side got what they deserved against QPR
The young players are working ever so hard, too.Its not just about the fact in the present time were doing well, the future is bright, too.Elsewhere, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa admitted his side got what they deserved as they were knocked out by their Championship rivals.He said:I think we deserved to lose.“In todays game, we made too many mistakes.“When you make a mistake during a game, but generally the performance is good – that is what happened against Forest.We could not find solutions for the set pieces, either.“And we took decisions that were not useful for us and we did not need to make these kinds of decisions.The result means the Whites have exited the competition at the same stage for the second year running, after Newport stunned them last January.Leeds, however, remain in a strong position to end their 15-year exile from the Premier League, lying two points clear of second placed Norwich at the top.When asked if his side will be active in the transfer window this month, the 63-year-old responded, “I’m not sure.”

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